UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response ECR Workshop

Join us for the Early Career Researchers Workshop on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at UNSW CBD Campus, Sydney.

The event will bring together early career researchers and PhD candidates, alongside industry and government participants, around the broad theme of Climate Risk and Response.

This year we are developing an interactive program focused on interdisciplinary research, communicating complex ideas, and connecting research with real-world challenges.

The program will progress from shared context and expert perspectives to collaborative activities, team presentations and networking.

Featuring a keynote address from Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, the day will include:

• Short talks and poster presentations
• Industry-context briefings
• Interactive Challenge Workshop – Scenario Planning
• Collaborative team presentations and feedback
• Opportunities to connect with researchers, industry and government
• A networking reception with drinks and grazing platters

During the interactive workshop, participants will work in interdisciplinary teams to develop climate-risk scenarios, examine how key drivers may evolve over time and explore the consequences for industry and society. Teams will present their scenarios for feedback and compete for cash prizes of up to $600.

Whether your research focuses on the physical impacts of climate change or its implications for communities, health, policy, business or the economy, we encourage you to attend.

Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and the networking reception will be provided for all participants.

Info: Discover emerging research spanning climate extremes, physical climate risk, environmental governance, urban planning and the impacts of climate change on communities. Hear from early career researchers sharing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches.

Info: Enjoy refreshments, explore research posters and connect with presenters and fellow participants.

Info: Industry representatives share real-world challenges, climate vulnerabilities and emerging uncertainties to inspire the afternoon's collaborative workshop.

Info: Work in interdisciplinary teams to explore climate-related uncertainties, identify key drivers of change and develop creative scenarios of possible futures. Teams will translate their ideas into visual narratives that explore potential industry impacts.

Info: A short break while working with your team to refine your scenario and prepare your presentation.

Info: Discover the scenarios developed by each team, exchange feedback and reflect on the insights gained through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Info: Join Dr Karl for an engaging closing keynote. Further details to be announced.

Info: Celebrate outstanding research presentations and posters as we recognise participants' contributions and conclude the formal program.

Info: Continue conversations, exchange ideas and build connections with researchers, speakers and industry representatives over refreshments.

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UNSW CBD Campus, 210 George Street, Sydney, Australia

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